Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles
Allergy
Asthma
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Moonflower
In German
Kracher penstemon
Monet
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Monet
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Monet
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Μονέ
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Monet
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Monet
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Monet
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Moonflower season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Moonflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.